David Guzik’s Commentaries on the Bible
ACTS
David Guzik
David Guzik
Santa Barbara, CA
2013
© 2013 David Guzik
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Outline
Jesus Ascends to Heaven, A New Apostle Chosen (Acts 1)
1. Reference to former writings (1)
2. The last work of Jesus before His ascension to heaven (2–3)
B. The ascension of Jesus (1:4–11)
1. Jesus’ final instructions to the disciples (4–5)
2. The disciples ask Jesus a final question before His ascension (6)
3. Jesus’ final teaching and final promise before His ascension (7–8)
4. Jesus ascends into heaven (9–11)
C. Matthias is appointed to replace Judas (1:12–26)
1. The followers of Jesus return to Jerusalem (12–14)
2. Peter suggests selecting a replacement for Judas (15–20)
3. Qualifications are stated and two men are nominated (21–23)
4. The disciples pray and cast lots to select a replacement for Judas (24–26)
The Holy Spirit Is Poured Out On the Church (Acts 2)
A. The initial experience of the filling of the Holy Spirit (2:1–13)
1. The disciples are filled with the Holy Spirit (1–4a)
2. The phenomenon of speaking in tongues (4b–13)
B. Peter’s sermon on the day of Pentecost (2:14–36)
1. Peter begins his sermon (14–15)
2. Quoting Joel 2, Peter explains the strange events at Pentecost (16–21)
3. Peter introduces the focus of the sermon: The resurrected Messiah, Jesus of Nazareth (22–24)
4. Quoting Psalm 16, Peter explains the resurrected Jesus (25–33)
5. Quoting Psalm 110, Peter explains the Divine Messiah (34–36)
C. The response to Peter’s preaching (2:37–41)
1. They respond with a question: What shall we do? (37)
2. Peter invites the multitude to come to Jesus (38–40)
3. The response to Peter’s sermon (41)
D. The life of these first believers (2:42–47)
1. The foundation of their Christian life (42)
2. The presence of the power of God (43)
3. Their close hearts and sharing in the common life of Jesus (44–45)
4. The Christian family lived together and grew (46–47)
A. The healing of the paralytic at the Gate Beautiful (3:1–10)
1. The request of the paralyzed beggar (1–3)
2. What Peter said to the lame man (4–6)
3. The healing of the lame man (7–10)
B. Peter preaches to the gathered crowd (3:11–26)
1. Introduction: Why do you think we have done something great (11–12)
2. Peter preaches Jesus (13–15)
3. How the man was healed (16)
4. Explaining the sufferings of Jesus (17–18)
5. Peter calls them to repentance (19–21)
6. Peter warns of the danger of rejecting Jesus (22–26)
Peter and John Face the Sanhedrin (Acts 4)
A. Peter preaches to the Jewish leaders (4:1–12)
1. The arrest of Peter and John (1–4)
2. Peter and John are brought before the Sanhedrin (5–7)
3. Peter boldly preaches to the Jewish leaders (8–12)
B. The Jewish rulers react to Peter’s sermon (4:13–22)
1. What they saw in Peter and John’s character (13)
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About ActsBased on the NKJV, David Guzik’s commentary on Acts assumes the full trustworthiness and authority of Scripture, combining insights from scholars throughout the ages. Guzik provides clear exposition, designed to help Bible readers understand what the text says, and what it means. Calvary Chapel pastor Guzik forgoes formality and dives straight into the text—no lengthy introductions or extensive footnotes. Packed with helpful insights and context, the commentary examines the English text of the biblical book with limited reference to original languages, making it an ideal tool for lay people or anyone without language training. |
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